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Bars near Cardiff Bay

Discover the best bars near Cardiff Bay. Find inspiration for your trip with our curated list of top-rated spots, local favorites, and hidden gems.

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united-kingdom/cardiff/cardiff-bay/bar/the-alchemist-cardiff

The Alchemist Cardiff

Theatrical cocktails, molecular mixology, and global dining on Cardiff's buzzing St Mary Street—where every drink and dish performs like magic. (142 characters)

117 St Mary St, Cardiff CF10 1DY
4.4 Very Good 1,460 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/cardiff-bay/bar/the-dock

The Dock

A waterside bar and kitchen in Mermaid Quay — bright windows, bay views, live music and big‑screen sport for daytime dining through late-night sessions.

Unit 1 & U1, Mermaid Quay, Cardiff CF10 5BZ
4.2 Very Good 1,982 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/cardiff-bay/bar/the-waterguard

The Waterguard

Sam Smith's dockside gem in Cardiff Bay: crisp ales, pub grub, dog-friendly gardens, and panoramic harbor views for effortless waterfront unwinding.

Harbour Dr, Cardiff CF10 4PA
3.9 Good 640 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/cardiff-bay/bar/cosy-club

Cosy Club

Retro-chic haven at Cardiff Bay's Mermaid Quay, serving brunch to cocktails with harbor views and eclectic vibes.

Unit 24, Mermaid Quay, Cardiff CF10 5BZ
4.4 Very Good 697 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/cardiff-bay/bar/the-eli-jenkins

The Eli Jenkins

Lively Cardiff Bay pub in a historic building, with beer garden views, live sports, cask ales, craft beers, and hearty grub—perfect for sports fans and casual nights out.

Bay, 7-8 Bute Crescent, Cardiff CF10 5AN
4.2 Very Good 1,583 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/cardiff-bay/bar/the-botanist-cardiff-bay

The Botanist Cardiff Bay

Lush botanical bar and restaurant in Cardiff Bay with scenic terrace, live music weekends, and inventive cocktails in a vibrant waterfront setting.

6 Mermaid Quay Unit 4, Cardiff CF10 5BZ
4 Very Good 487 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/cardiff-bay/bar/lo-lounge

Lo Lounge

Industrial-chic waterfront bar in Cardiff Bay serving cocktails, street food, and live tunes amid stunning sunset views and pet-friendly vibes.

Porth Teigr Way, Cardiff CF10 4GA
4.2 Very Good 218 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/cardiff-bay/bar/the-packet

The Packet

Traditional Cardiff Bay pub with 160 years of history, darts, games, real ales, and homely vibes amid modern surroundings.

95 Bute St, Cardiff CF10 5AB
4.4 Very Good 446 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/cardiff-bay/bar/bar-one

Bar One

Harborside bar beside Wales Millennium Centre, blending terrace views, inclusive eats, cocktails, and theatre-ready vibes in Cardiff Bay's lively waterfront scene.

Bute Pl, Cardiff CF10 5AL
4.2 Very Good 89 reviews

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